RR Auction: Rare Manuscripts, Documents, and Autographs

Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of the pair in suits and their bowler hats, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “Hello Brendan! Stan Laurel,”

Vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of the pair side-by-side, signed in the lower border in fountain pen, “Thanks! Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy.” In v

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Stan Laurel,” and “Oliver Hardy,” on a light blue 5.25 x 3 album page. In fine condition, with thin vertical crease a

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10, Oceana letterhead, December 28, 1959. Letter to an admirer. In part: “Regarding the songs we used in several of our films,...

TLS, one page, 5.5 x 3.25, February 20, 1962. Letter to an admirer. In part: “The plan you described for a playroom looks very attractive…I was never

Gorgeous vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Leigh in a striped blouse, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Vivien Leigh.” Scattered creases, pr

ALS signed “Myrna,” one page both sides, 8.5 x 11, Midnight Sun, Inc. letterhead, April 13, 1977. Letter to her personal assistant Leone Rosson. In pa

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mansfield with her hand to her ear, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Albert, My warmest wishes, Jayne Mansfield

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of Mansfield holding a cocktail in one hand and a small dog in the other, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Eugen

Original signed and inscribed ballpoint self-portrait of Harpo playing a harp on an off-white 5 x 3 card, signed and inscribed “To John H. Paul, Harpo

DS, signed “L. B. Mayer,” one onionskin page, 8.5 x 11, December 20, 1932. Mayer gives the studio’s permission to Nacio Herb Brown to work outside of

Lot of eight MGM documents dating from the 1930s to the 1950s. The documents are signed with clear signatures. Three are signed in full, “Louis B. May

Metro Pictures Corporation check, 7.25 x 3.5, filled out in type and signed by two assistants, payable to Louis B. Mayer Prods. Inc., for $10,000, dat

Renowned Polish-born Shakespearean actress (1840–1909). Original 4.25 x 6.5 cabinet photo of Modjeska in character, by Ritz of Boston, signed in the l

Signed book: Mission on Main Street by Helga Bender Henry. Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1955. Hardcover, 5.5 x 8, 200 pages. Signed throughout in ink

Spectacular vintage ballpoint signatures, “Best wishes, Joe DiMaggio,” and “Love & Kisses, Marilyn Monroe” on the reverse of a 3.5 x 2.5 high sc...

Incredibly scarce vintage 24.75 x 8 panoramic photo of the graduating Class of Summer 1941 Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School in Los Angeles, with

DS, one page both sides plus attached rider, 8.5 x 14, September 16, 1943. Three-year exclusive agent agreement between Mostel and the William Morris

DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 5, 1945. Agreement between Rains and Warner Bros. stating that Rains will provide his services for four motion pictur

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Sherman Hotel, Chicago letterhead, November 26, 1955. Letter to two brothers in England. In part: “I want you both to kno

Puerto Rican actor (b. 1938) whose best-known film role is in Sam Peckinpah’s The Wild Bunch as ‘Angel,’ one of the group members. He began his career

Screenwriter, film director, and producer (1911–1979), who won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for Miracle on 34th Street and The Countr

Broadway actor (1865–1904) who married noted Shakespearian actress Julia Marlowe, and tragically died at a young age from pleurisy. Vintage matte-fini

Christmas card, measuring 9.25 x 3 closed, opening to 9 x 6, with a pre-printed message inside. On the upper portion inside Tate writes “Merry Christm

Promising American actress (b. 1943) and wife of director Roman Polanski who was propelled into infamy when she was murdered by the Manson Family at t

Vintage fountain pen signatures, “Eddie Fisher,” and “Elizabeth Taylor,” on an off-white 4 x 6 card. Collector’s notation on reverse reads, “Eddie Fis

Gorgeous 3.5 x 5.25 German postcard photo, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface marks and creases.

Satin-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo by Firooz Zahedi, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Rex, I’m so proud of the work you’ve done! E

Lovely vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo of Temple as a young woman, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mildred, Love,

Eighteen biography files for Theatre World Magazine, each signed by the actor or actress mentioned, most filled out in their own hand. Signers are: Ed

Character actor (1879–1961) best remembered as the mad scientist Dr. Pretorius in The Bride of Frankenstein. Rare signed book: Practically True. First

Three vintage fountain pen inscriptions and signatures, “To Charles, Sincerely, The 3 Stooges, Moe,” “To Charles, Sincerely, Larry, 3 Stooges,” and “C

Vintage glossy 9.75 x 8 photo of Moe, Larry, and Curly all trying to steer a car at the same time, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ruth, Bes

Vintage pencil signature, “Larry (Stooge) Fine,” on an off-white album page. Double matted with a great glossy photo of Larry to an overall size of 12

ALS signed “Larry Fine,” one page, 6 x 8, 1975. Letter of thanks for well wishes. In part: “As you might or might not know I had a stroke, which left

Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5 photo of Moe, Larry, and Curly, signed and inscribed on the reverse in blue ballpoint “To Edwin from your Pal Larry (3 Stooges).”

Vintage fountain pen signature, “Curly 3 Stooges,” on a light blue album page. Double matted with a glossy photo of Curly to an overall size of 12 x 1

Personal check, 8 x 3, filled out and signed by Howard, “Moe Howard,” payable to Norman Maurer for $125.00, May 13, 1974. Double matted with a glossy

ALS, one page, 5 x 7.25, personal letterhead, September 29, 1956. Letter to Jimmie Starr of the Los Angeles Herald. In part: “Thank you for your nice

DS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 14, January 30, 1931. West sells all rights to her novel Pleasure Man to the Macaulay Company. The play

ALS signed “Anna May,” on a 5.5 x 3.5 photo postcard of a Koala bear, no date. Postcard sent from Australia while on her world Shanghai promotion. In

Glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ink “To Tommy McCabe, best wishes from Heather Angel.” In fine condition, with s

Glossy 7 x 9.25 photo of Astaire dancing, signed in black felt tip. Nicely triple-matted and framed with a name plaque to an overall size of 14.75 x 1

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 portrait of Autry in his cowboy hat, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Dick, with my best wishes always, Gene Autry.”

Striking color glossy 8 x 10 close-up photo, signed along the bottom in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 9.75 photo of Bacall in a striped shirt, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple corner tip dings and a rough bottom edg

Glossy 8 x 10 Columbia Pictures publicity photo, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few light creases and surface chips and collector

Color glossy 10.25 x 8 photo of a young Bardot clad in black lingerie and stockings lying on a bed, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Attractive color 11 x 14 cardstock head-and-shoulders photo, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Semi-glossy 3.5 x 5.5 deckle-edge postcard photo of a young Bardot, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a few scattered light surface ma

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Begley in a vest, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Shirley, all the best, Ed Begley.” Scattered creases and slight cr

Satin-finish 8 x 10 close-up photo of Belmondo battered and bandaged, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Attractive 3.5 x 5.5 German postcard photo, signed in the lower border in blue ballpoint. Scattered surface creases and impressions, and the signature

Actor (1921–1978) who portrayed Dr. Alex Stone (Donna Reed's TV husband) on The Donna Reed Show from 1958 to 1966. Glossy 7.5 x 9.75 photo, sig...

Handsome 7 x 9.25 cardstock photo of Bey from early in his career, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with some mild edge rippling.

Matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Bolger doing a dance routine on stage, signed and inscribed in black ink “For my friend Mike, All the best! Ray Bolger.”

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Mrs. Bracken, Best wishes, Ray Bolger.” Scattered creases, surface marks, and im

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Hopalong Cassidy, signed and inscribed in green ballpoint “To Harry & David, Good luck and best wishes, Hop...

Matte-finish 10 x 8 photo of Canutt posing between two horses, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To Tom, with western wishes, Yakima Canutt,” ad

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Capra gesturing emphatically, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

The crying Indian (he was actually the son of Italian immigrants) who starred in a famous 1970s anti-littering TV commercial. Glossy 8 x 10 photo, sig

Color satin-finish 10 x 8 photo of Crabbe in a swimming pool, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To George with personal regards from Buster Crabb

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed in fountain pen, “Graciously, Joan Crawford.” In very good condition, with some scattered creas

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of the couple on stage, signed in black felt tip by both Cronyn and Tandy. In fine condition, with scattered light spotting to fin

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Cushing in naval attire, signed and inscribed in-person in blue ink “Pierre—may God’s blessing be with you always. Peter Cushin

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of a smiling Day looking over her shoulder, signed in black felt tip, “Love, Doris Day.” In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of DeCarlo in costume, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Del Rio in a fancy gown, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “Best regards to Aileen Glover, Dolores Del Rio 1955,” presumabl

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich against a floral background, signed vertically in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich reclining on a couch in an elaborate sun hat, signed along the top in silver ink. In fine condition.

Heavy stock 8 x 10 book photo of Dietrich in a glimmering hat, holding a smoldering cigarette, signed in silver ink. In fine condition.

Fetching glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed vertically in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich sitting atop a pile of luggage, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with some light rubbing to finish.

Reserved glossy 8 x 10 photo of Dietrich holding a rose to her cheek, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition, with a couple light corner tip creas

Glossy 8 x 10 United Artists promotional photo for Cast a Giant Shadow, signed in fountain pen. A few edge and corner creases and a central horizontal

Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of Dunne resting her head on her hand, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Jack, All good wishes from Irene Dun

Glossy 9.75 x 8 Paramount promotional photo for True Grit, signed in black ink. Scattered creases, a small tear to lower border, and lightly trimmed e

Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Eddy in a suit and ‘Hawaiian’ tie, signed in fountain pen, “Best wishes, Nelson Eddy.” Double-matted to an ove

Vintage glossy 7.75 x 9.5 photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To Kayo, with best wishes, Betty Field.” Scattered light creases and surface ma

Vintage sepia matte-finish 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed “With all good wishes to Catherine now and always, Virginia Field.” In fine condition.

Color glossy 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Bill, Regards, Albert Finney.” In fine condition, with a few

Film and television character actor (1901-1983) best known for portraying Marshal Micah Torrance in The Rifleman. Glossy 8 x 10 Radio Pictures close-u

Glossy 8.25 x 10 photo of the cult actress, signed and inscribed in blue felt tip “To Tom—Best of luck—Carol Forman.” In fine condition.

Matte-finish 3.5 x 5.5 photo of Frobe outdoors, signed in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Glossy 8 x 10 photo of Geeson covering herself up with a blanket, signed and inscribed in black felt tip “To Ned, Best wishes, Judy Geeson.” In fine c

Color glossy 10 x 8 photo of a portion of a Gone With the Wind poster, signed in felt tip and ballpoint by eight cast members. Signers are: Eric Linde

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of Gonzalez with his horse, signed in black felt tip. In very fine condition.

Matte-finish 5 x 7 photo, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “To my friend, Leo B. Gorcey 1967.” In fine condition, with red ink notation to botto

Matte-finish 8 x 10 full-length photo of Grable showing off her famous legs, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint “Hello George! Greetings from Bett

Vintage matte-finish 3.5 x 5.25 photo, signed in fountain pen, “Cordially, Cary Grant.” In very good condition, with some bleeding to ink at beginning

Glossy 8 x 10 United Artists publicity photo of Guinness for Tunes of Glory, signed in blue ink. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases.

Glossy 8 x 10 portrait of Harrison, signed in blue felt tip, “Best wishes, Rex Harrison.” In fine condition, with a few light creases.

Vintage sepia glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo, signed in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a few creases and edge dings, and a bit of irregular

Vintage matte-finish 10.25 x 13.25 photo of Henie lounging in a chair, signed and inscribed in green fountain pen, “To Bobby Eckhart, With all my best

Turn of the century circus performers. Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite portrait by Chas. Eisenmann of New York, signed and inscribed on the revers

Attractive glossy 8 x 10 photo, signed and inscribed in green fountain ink “For Tom—Thank you from UNICEF, Celeste Holm.” In fine condition, with a fe

Glossy 10 x 8 photo of the Kramdens and the Nortons on Ralph’s bus, signed in black felt tip by Art Carney, Audrey Meadows, and Joyce Randolph. In ver

Glossy 8 x 10 MGM publicity photo of Howard from The Liquidator, signed in blue felt tip, “Good luck, Trevor Howard.” In fine condition, with a few sc

Glossy 8 x 10 20th Century Fox promotional photo for Sons and Lovers, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with mild scattered surface bends a

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Hutton as Annie Oakley, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light rubbing to finish.